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(), a.[L. praeceps, -cipitis: cf. OF. precipiteux. See Precipice.] 1. Steep, like a precipice; as, a precipitous cliff or mountain. 2. Headlong; as, precipitous fall. 3. Hasty; rash; quick; sudden; precipitate; as, precipitous attempts. Sir T. Browne. "Marian's low, precipitous Hush!'" Mrs. Browning. -- Precip"itously, adv. -- Precip"itousness, n. スポンサード リンク
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